A high-stakes moment unfolded at the United Nations as the U.S. president delivered a hardline threat against Iran while facing renewed scrutiny over his domestic standing. His appearance came amid declining approval ratings and growing internal Republican divisions, with some lawmakers distancing themselves from his approach. The president also clashed with a banned CNN reporter outside the UN, dismissing her presence as unwarranted. The scene highlighted the tension between his global posturing and the mounting political pressures at home.
Trump tries to dominate at the UN as his approval ratings plummet and even some Republicans stray from the scriptDonald Trump stood before the United Nations on Tuesday and threatened to “annihilate” Iran. Yet even as the most powerful man on the planet flexed his military muscles, he was powerless to keep the gravitational pull of domestic politics at bay.Heading into the UN building in New York, the US president was questioned by Kaitlan Collins, an anchor at CNN, which he had banned from the White House before a judge ruled against him. “I’m surprised that CNN is here covering me,” the 80-year-old snapped. “You should not be here covering me.” Continue reading...
